2021 – Page 114 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine, News

African refugee who grew up in Maine inspires youth book

by Associated Press December 18, 2021December 18, 2021

It tells the story of a young refugee who adapts to a new life in Portland.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: End profit-driven detention in immigration system, federal prisons

by Bob Libal and Azadeh Shahshahani Special to the Los Angeles Times December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

The Biden administration’s follow-through on its promises to cut ties with private correctional facilities is spotty.

Op-eds, Opinion

The humble Farmer: Even old Maine men can relive the magic of Christmas

by Robert Skoglund December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

I experience a childlike sense of anticipation when noontime nears and I can ask The Almost Perfect Woman for a crabmeat sandwich.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Fed right to keep its options open

by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

Preparing to raise rates amid persistent inflation is prudent risk management.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Windfall to solar developers will further spike Maine electricity rates

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

The Legislature should give the PUC the discretion to reject projects that are not in the public interest because of their expense or location.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Blame anti-vaxxers, not Mills for extent of COVID crisis

December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

Re: “Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills’ COVID strategy isn’t working” (Dec. 16): I can readily empathize with letter writer John Gold of Saco, who, because of the surge of COVID cases is, as he puts it, out of luck if he is in need of health care any time in the immediate, and possibly […]